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Thomasina
About the valuer: For more than 10 years I have been involved in the Art, Antiques, and Antique Jewellery business in America and the United Kingdom. I have gained experience in many aspects of the trade, from buying,... Read more
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brass vase
This certainly looks like an ammunition shell. Stylistically the vase dates from the early 20th century, so WWI shell could be an option. However, (...)
Estimated value
$35
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 5/31/2009
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W. Parker 12 guage Shotgun
Submitted by MT1731492
First half of the 20th century. W.Parker was an English gunsmith located in Birmingham. The value of the shotgun will depend on its condition, which (...)
Estimated value
$350
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 4/25/2009
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1850s scottish dirk
This is a traditional Victorian Scottish gentleman's dirk. Some of these would originally have had a fork as well, also in a matching design. The (...)
Estimated value
$1000
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 2/14/2009
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WWII Hitler's soldiers SS Knife
Submitted by MT1721622
An original SS dagger in good condition (and that's very important) would be sold at a specialist arms auction in the range of $200-300. A (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 1/15/2009
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I don't know, a pot?
I'd like to know what it is and the value? 
This is a Victorian (late 19th century) vessel manufactured by Brown-Westhead Moore & Co, Stoke on Trent, England. The company specialised in (...)
Estimated value
$75
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 9/26/2008
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Winchester Rifle
Kept in my stepfather-inlaw's closet for years, he inherited from his grandfamily. Winchester 1894, long barrel lever action. 
I am assuming the gun has NOT been modified or refinished--if so, deduct $400.
Estimated value
$750
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 8/21/2008
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antique helmet celtic knot?
I know pretty much no information about this helmet. When I bought it the antique store owner said that he thought it was European, could be from as early as the 17th century and has definetly been  (...)
This appears to be theatrical..no collector value other than decorative
Estimated value
$75
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 8/20/2008
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old revolver
Submitted by MT8907869
European center fire folding trigger pocket pistol circa 1880-1920, unknown brand, poor condition
Estimated value
$75
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 8/19/2008
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Smoker .38 Cal. 5 shot Revolver
It has been in the family for many years, belonging (passed down) to my mothers great grandmother. Story is that she carried it in a handbag with tie around her wrist back in 1800's. The barrel is  (...)
Spur trigger "Saturday night special" also called a "Suicide special" because of the inexpensive nature--probably made by Iver Johnson who made many (...)
Estimated value
$125
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 8/18/2008
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mess tin
I believe this item to be a soldiers mess tin from the Crimean war, it seems to be made of copper, and has folding handles. 
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Submitted by keith.j
I think you are right, it does look to be a Victorian military cup. Provisional value: £15-25 at an auction.
Estimated value
£20
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 8/18/2008
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HELP
THIS SWORD WAS FOUND BY MY BROTHER IN AN OLD ABANDONED HOUSE IN CLEVELAND GA. NOT SURE WHERE IT IS FROM. BRIEF DESCRIPTION WOULD BE THE TOP OF THE HANDLE HAS 2 BEAR HEADS ON EITHER SIDE OF IT AND  (...)
Ceremonial or fraternal order sword, very little collector value, sorry.
Estimated value
$50
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 8/8/2008
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Grandpa Captain Jacob Fisher's Civil War sword
You have a US Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry sword, enlisted pattern, manufactured in 1845 (Mexican War era) by N.P. Ames of Cabotville, Massachusetts. It (...)
Estimated value
$600
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 8/7/2008
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1913 German Artillery Stell Casing
This is an artillery shell marked 1913 858 T Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe. Any history or value information would be greatly appreciated!  
Common pre-WWI era casing, as much value almost for scrap brass than as a collectible, sorry!
Estimated value
$15
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/30/2008
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pistol
This was my great great grandfathers gun. He died in 1900 at almost 90. it is still in the family. Thank you,Scott Miller 
Small personal protection weapon also called a boot pistol, common mid 19th century personal protection item. Average quality.
Estimated value
$275
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/29/2008
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DAGGERS
Turkish-ottoman daggers, dated appr. 15th century, hilt and sheath made of pure silver, embossed ornamentation, original blades. 
Appear to be above average quality middle eastern dress daggers common to Iraq, Iran, etc. Most have German silver inlays--cannot tell from your (...)
Estimated value
$750
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/29/2008
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Sword
This is a sword I have, I know nothing about it ~ any help would be great. It has a tiny polor bear on the blade. I think it is a polar bear. It look like it also has the letter "GC" On the handle  (...)
Common US 1870-1890 militia pattern also used by fraternal organizations, often confused with an earlier pattern. Many assembled by the Horstmann (...)
Estimated value
$250
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/24/2008
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1479 sword
The sword is 57 3/4 in. long. blade length 46 3/4 in. long. handle length 10 1/2 front side - right side of handle has Isabel I other side has Fernando V Back side of handle has  (...)
Appears to be a replica, but photos are so blurry I truly cannot say...
Estimated value
$50
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/17/2008
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V. Bulikers-Maquinay (1868) Shotgun
Aquired this on travels. 
G Gulikers-Maquinay. There are not many auction records available for Gilikers-Maquinay, but frm what we found these sell in the range of £750-1500, (...)
Estimated value
£750
valued by Jacob.Khokhlov
on 7/7/2008
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Belgium Cavalry Battle Sword with Scabbard (WWI)
Not much more is known about this piece. It would be nice to know its value and whether it was used for battle or just costume purposes.  
Standard M1897 enlisted cavalry sword used by several European countries -- I did not see a proof mark which would make it specicially Belgian--but (...)
Estimated value
$185
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/4/2008
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Westley Richards antique musket
This musket is in good shape but we are having a hard time determining a fair value 
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Submitted by jelvel
Single barrel percussion sporting shotgun circa 1870-1880 made by one of the premier gunmakers in England, average field quality.
Estimated value
$325
valued by Tarheelrebel
on 7/4/2008
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